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Good Shepherd Sunday is also 48th World Day <br>of Prayer for Vocations

Good Shepherd Sunday celebrated on the Fourth Sunday of Easter is also marked as Vocation Sunday. Pope Benedict XVI in his message for the 48 th World Day of Prayer for Vocations this May 15 encouraged the faithful to reflect on the theme, “... >>

Three pre-novices accepted to the novitiate

Three pre-novices were accepted to the novitiate of the Good Shepherd Sisters in the Philippines on April 24, 2011, feast of St. Mary Euphrasia. The new novices are Srs. Mary Clara Lina G. Loilo, Sr. Mary Emelia J. Guardian and Sr. Mary Callen... >>

Contemplatives mark 50 years of establishment

Good Shepherd Sisters in the Philippines marked on May 11, 2011, the 50 th year of establishment of the contemplatives in the country. Eucharistic celebrations were held especially in Cebu, Tagaytay, Butuan and Virac. The first contemplative... >>

Contemplatives celebrate Golden Jubilee

The Philippine Province of the Good Shepherd celebrates the Golden Jubilee of the establishment of the contemplatives in the country. Golden Jubilee Masses will be celebratedon May 11, 2011 in the contemplative communities of Cebu, Tagaytay, Butuan... >>

Beatification of John Paul II: A Rosary from JP II

(Following is an article written by Sr. Teresita Arceo RGS on her personal experience with Pope John Paul II who will be beatified today, May 1, 2011 at St. Peter's Square.) By Sr. M. Teresita Arceo RGS After reading Father Ramil Marcos’... >>

Happy Easter!

Easter Sunday at the Good Shepherd Convent in Quezon City is marked today by the renewal of vows of two temporary professed sisters and acceptance to the novitiate of three pre-novices. Today, April 24, remembered as the feast of St. Mary Euphrasia... >>

Sisters join Vintage Journey session in Tagaytay

Twenty-three Good Shepherd Sisters, apostolic and contemplative, participated in a Vintage Journey session held in Maryridge, Tagaytay City from February 6-8, 2011. Facilitator of the session was Fr. Arnulfo Bugtas Jr of the Society of Jesus. Fr... >>

Temporary Professed Sisters from East Asia Province renew vows

Four temporary professed sisters from the Province of East Asia renewed their vows on February 7 at the Good Shepherd Chapel, 1043 Aurora Blvd. in Quezon City. Srs. Dominic, Felix, Magdalena and Theresa from Myanmar made their renewal of vows before... >>

Preparatory Meeting for Capacity Building and Training Workshop held in QC

Representatives to the Capacity Building Training Workshop scheduled in Kuala Lumpur met with Sr. Clare Nolan at the Rosary Hall in Quezon City last February 2. The eight Philippine representatives composed of Srs. Maureen Catabian, Bernadette... >>

Vocation Awareness Week in Baguio <br>held Jan. 29 – Feb. 7, 2011

“The Family- Cradle of Vocations,” is the theme of Vocation Awareness Week organized by the Association of Women Religious of Baguio-Benguet. Vocation Walk from Baguio Cathedral to Burnham Park and back was the first activity held last... >>

Heart of Mary Villa celebrates 54th anniversary; new nursery to be blessed

Heart of Mary Villa celebrates its 54th anniversary on February 8 with a Eucharistic celebration in Quezon City. Bishop Honesto Ongtioco of the Diocese of Cubao will be the Mass presider. During the occasion, also the feast of the Immaculate Heart... >>

The Eco-Challenge continues

The one and a half-day Eco-challenge Seminar held on January 28-29, 2010 at the Rosary Hall, Good Shepherd Convent in Quezon City proved to be truly enriching and challenging. Photo: Sr. Mela Alvarez RGS facilitates the seminar. Sr. Leah Ann Espina... >>

UST marks 400 years; RGS joins celebrations

As the Philippine Province prepares for the 2012 Centennial of Good Shepherd Sisters’ presence in the country, the sisters also join in celebrating the 400 years of the University of Santo Tomas. Established in Batangas City in 1912 upon the... >>

Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees

There are many jubilees to mark this year 2011. Here are some of them: Contemplatives. The Religious of the Good Shepherd will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the establishment of the contemplatives in the country on May 11, 2011. Photo: Statue of... >>

Blessings and Visits

The year 2010, though marked by natural and human-made calamities, drew the best in people who were in solidarity to help the needy. Photo: Sr. Cecilia Torres, RGS province leader with RGS staff and staff of Social Action Center of St. Scholastica-... >>

Capacity Building and Training Workshop (CBTW) scheduled February 12-17 in KL is a response to issues of Human Trafficking and Migration

The Provinces of Singapore/Malaysia, Indonesia, East Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar) and the Philippines will hold a Capacity Building and Training Workshop (CBTW) from February 12 to 17 at the Madonna Heights in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia... >>

SMC: Touching base with the ever-ministering Good Shepherd

Sr. Mary Consuelo Ferrer RGS, passed on last January 11, at the age of 86, after spending 58 years as a Religious of the Good Shepherd. A Mass of the Resurrection was held on January 14 at the Good Shepherd Chapel, 1043 Aurora Blvd. A Concelebrated... >>

GSIJP training facilitator and Philippine representatives to Capacity-Building and Training Workshop in KL meet February 2-4 in QC

Sr. Clare Nolan RGS, training facilitator of the Good Shepherd International Justice and Peace Office (GSIJP) and Philippine representatives to the Capacity Building and Training Workshop in Kuala Lumpur will meet February 2-4 at the Rosary Hall in... >>

Coming Home to Mother Earth <br>with the Good Shepherd

By Sr. M. Teresita G. Figueroa RGS “What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety nine to search for the lost one until he finds it? And when he does find it, he sets it on his shoulders with great... >>

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

Soleminity of Mary, Mother of God. May the year 2011 bring you peace and joy. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all! “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light…” “… Upon those who dwelt in the... >>